This forum brings together digital and creative firms to explore shared challenges, identify strategic opportunities and establish a regular network for ongoing collaboration.
The discussion will be facilitated by James Wheale, Innovation and Growth Specialist at Innovate UK Business Growth, bringing sector‑specific expertise to guide the conversation.
What We’ll Discuss
– What challenges are you facing?
– What opportunities are emerging?
– What conversations would you like to have with peers, educators, investors and local authorities?
Why It Matters
This forum creates a dedicated space for sector specific collaboration. By strengthening local networks, businesses can share insights, identify opportunities and build resilience in a fast changing market.
What You’ll Gain
Understand the current digital and creative industry landscape
Ideas to help your business adapt, innovate and thrive in South Gloucestershire
Build relationships across the sector
Help shape future events and support
Who should attend:
Startups and SMEs working in digital, creative, quantum, fintech or creative tech industries, exclusively those based in South Gloucestershire. This includes founders, entrepreneurs, chief executives, managing directors, technology leaders, creative directors, business development managers and talent specialists.
This free event is exclusively for South Gloucestershire based businesses and has limited capacity. Early registration is encouraged.
Refreshments and light catering will be provided.
This event is funded and supported by South Gloucestershire Council, in partnership with Future Leap.
Register FreeFuture Leap is a sustainability consultancy, vibrant membership-based network, events host and co-working space based in Bristol with Media Studios for hire.
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